Body Art
Body Art, as defined in NEHA’s Body Art Model Code, means body piercing, tattooing, branding, scarification, or cosmetic tattooing. Environmental health professionals inspect and regulate body art establishments.
We advance the work of environmental health practitioners and the body art industry through the following initiatives and resources:
- Body Art Facility Inspector Training (BAFIT) | Learn More
- Body Art Model Code (BAMC) & Annex | Learn More
- Body Art Resources | Explore Resources
- Active Policy Statements | Current Policy
Body Art Committee | Learn More
Upcoming Events
- April 2026 Virtual BAFIT | Register
Body Art Inspectors: We Need Your Input!
Now open for Spring 2026 participation.
If you inspect or oversee body art facilities, your expertise is essential. NEHA’s Body Art Training and Resource Needs Assessment takes just 12 minutes. Your feedback will directly inform future NEHA training programs, inspection tools, and policy recommendations.
Quarterly Body Art Newsletter: Featured Articles
2025: A Year of Research
This year’s body art research highlights surgical planning around tattoos, the role of artists in skin health, and safe practices, along with the occasional humorous or unusual case.
Ink That Heals: Stories of Love, Loss and Gratitude
Tattoos are more than ink. They carry love, memory, and gratitude, reminding artists of the deep meaning and impact their work has in clients’ lives.
Differences Between Cosmetic and Traditional Tattoo Inks
Discover the insights behind cosmetic tattoo inks, from iron oxides to carbon and hybrid pigments, and learn how to keep colors vibrant and clients happy.
Email bodyart@neha.org for questions regarding our body art initiatives.